SANTEMAN MAWNAI AND 3 ORS. v. THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND 7 ORS.
WP(C)/346/2025 · 2025-08-20
H S Thangkhiew
Writ Petition (Civil)body2025
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Serial No. 07 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 346 of 2025
Date of Decision: 20.08.2025
1. Shri Santeman Mawnai
2. Shri Esping L. Marshillong
3. Shri Siren War
4. Shri Tokin L. Mawnai
… Petitioner(s) Versus
1. State of Meghalaya represented by its Chief Secretary.
2. The Deputy Commissioner, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
3. The Executive Member, In-charge Elaka Administration etc. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong
4. The Secretary, Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong
5. The Deputy Secretary, Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong
6. The Dorbar Shnong, Lad Pnar Thymmai, represented by The Sordar, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
7. The Dorbar Shnong, Lad Pnar Rim, represented by The Sordar, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya …. Respondent(s)
8. The Syiem, Hima Nongkhlaw, Nongkhlaw Syiemship.
…. Proforma Respondent(s)
2025:MLHC:746
_______________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge
Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. L. Syiem, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mrs. N.G. Shylla, Sr. GA with
Mr. A.M. Pala, Adv. (For R 1&2)
Mr. J.K. Pariat, Adv. (For R 3-5)
i) Whether approved for reporting in
Yes/No
Law journals etc:
ii) Whether approved for publication
Yes/No
in press: (ORAL)
1. Mr. L. Syiem, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that after filing of the instant writ petition, certain defects have been noted, which need corrections. He prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the same with a liberty to file afresh.
2. The same is not objected by the learned counsel for the respondents.
3. Accordingly, the matter stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however with liberty granted as prayed. JUDGE
Meghalaya 20.08.2025
“V. Lyndem-PS”
2025:MLHC:746 Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2025.08.20 16:23:25 IST